Emilia Clarke became one of television’s biggest stars through her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. Since then, however, several of the actress’s attempts to join major franchises have resulted in major—if not historic—flops.
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Sydney Sweeney Shuts Down American Eagle Questions as “Great Jeans” Campaign Fallout Continues
Sydney Sweeney stepped onto the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival this week with her new movie Christy front and center. But while promoting the biopic about boxer Christy Martin, one reporter shifted gears and asked about her recent American Eagle partnership and the viral fallout of the “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” campaign.
The Fate of Jordan Peele’s New Movie Hangs in the Balance as it Experiences Multiple Delays
Universal has removed director Jordan Peele’s new movie from the October 2026 release slate after it had already been delayed, leaving both fans and critics alike to speculate on the future of the project.
SungWon Cho Once Championed Race-Based Voice Casting — Now It’s Come Back to Haunt Him
SungWon Cho, a prominent English-language voice actor also known as ProZD, has recently found himself at the center of controversy when his actions conflicted with his previous stance of race-based voice casting.
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Campaign Proves Critics Wrong as Company Stock Soars
When American Eagle Outfitters tapped Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney to front its summer denim campaign, the reaction was immediate — and divisive. Progressive activists accused the ads of being tone-deaf, claiming the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” carried undertones that had nothing to do with fashion. Yet while online outrage tried to paint the campaign as problematic, the numbers tell a very different story: American Eagle stock is riding high.
OPINION: Sydney Sweeney Ballet Backlash Shows Just How Unhinged Activists Have Become
The phrase “Sydney Sweeney ballet” should be trending right now because of a stylish new Jimmy Choo campaign, not because online activists have lost their minds again. Yet here we are. The actress slipped into a leotard and boots for an ad that playfully leaned into ballet imagery, and the outrage brigade has declared it “offensive” to actual dancers.
JK Rowling Slams Censor Culture and Authoritarian Rule in the United Kingdom After Comedian Thrown Behind Bars
On September 1, 2025, at Heathrow Airport, comedian and sitcom creator Graham Linehan, known for Father Ted and The IT Crowd, was taken into custody by five armed police officers following his arrival from Arizona.
The arrest stemmed from three posts on X that authorities allege involved incitement of violence against individuals identifying as “trans.” Linehan was detained, questioned, and afterward hospitalized due to high blood pressure. As part of his bail, he’s been banned from posting on X. Linehan may have posted the commentary in the United States, indicating that the United Kingdom is willing to arrest individuals for online discourse once they arrive upon British territory.
No, Stephen Colbert Didn’t Get a “$13.5 Million Netflix Deal” — Rumor Debunked
A wild rumor has been spreading across social media, claiming Stephen Colbert has signed a $13.5 million contract with Netflix for a seven-episode docuseries. The supposed project was described as a behind-the-scenes look at Colbert’s rise to fame. It sounded...
Snoop Dogg Rep Denies Apology Over Lightyear Comments — But Post Came From His Instagram Page
The controversy surrounding the Snoop Dogg apology over his Disney Pixar Lightyear comments just took a bizarre new turn. What started as a blunt critique of Disney’s storytelling has spiraled into a cultural tug-of-war — and now, even Snoop’s own Instagram account is at the center of the storm.
The rappers reps have now claimed that despite originating on Snoop Dogg’s Instagram account and remaining up as of this writing, the apology was not written by Snoop himself.
Snoop Dogg Caves to Cancel Culture After Disney Pixar Backlash — Says ‘My Bad’ and ‘Teach Me How to Learn”
For a brief moment, Snoop Dogg was the unlikely voice of dissent in Hollywood. His blunt reaction to Disney Pixar’s Lightyear—where he admitted being caught off guard by a two moms subplot while watching with his grandson—went viral and resonated with countless families who felt the same way. But after days of media outrage, celebrity condemnations, political pressure, and network panic, the rapper has now walked it back.
Dave Bautista May Join Henry Cavill in Amazon’s Highlander Reboot
According to sources at Deadline, Dave Bautista may soon face off against Henry Cavill in Amazon MGM Studios’ Highlander reboot. Bautista, a former WWE wrestler who’s made a name for himself as an actor, most recently in Dune: Part 2 and The Killer’s Game, will likely be playing The Kurgan in Highlander, a character first played by Clancy Brown in 1986.
Lightyear Writer Defends Same-Sex Parents Scene After Snoop Dogg Disney Clash — Calls it ‘Beautiful’
When Snoop Dogg called out Disney Pixar’s Lightyear for blindsiding families with a same-sex subplot, his comments went viral and sparked a wave of backlash. Now, the writer behind that controversial scene is stepping forward—not to soften the blow, but to double down.
Lauren Gunderson, who introduced the two moms subplot into Pixar’s 2022 film, is defending her creative choice as “beautiful” and says she is proud to have brought it into a children’s movie. Her remarks make clear that the divide between Hollywood creatives and everyday audiences is only widening.
Megyn Kelly Rips Blake Lively to Shreds Over Failed Subpoena — Calls Star a “Narcissistic Bully Brat”
Megyn Kelly isn’t known for mincing words, but even by her standards, her latest comments about Blake Lively were scathing. On her SiriusXM program, The Megyn Kelly Show, the host revealed that Lively’s legal team had attempted to subpoena her in the ongoing lawsuit against actor-director Justin Baldoni. Kelly not only defeated the subpoena but took the opportunity to unleash a verbal barrage against the Hollywood star, branding her a “narcissistic bully” and much worse.